Foster care and crisis don’t just affect children — they shake entire families. Our Family Strong ministry exists to make sure no one walks through that alone.
Families
Foster care and crisis don’t just affect children — they shake entire families. Our Family Strong ministry exists to make sure no one walks through that alone.
Care Communities are teams of volunteers who rally around a foster family for about six months – bringing meals, babysitting, helping with homework, and praying consistently. See more about Care Communities below.
Host Families open their homes when parents hit a crisis point and have nowhere to turn. For one night or up to 90 days, children of all ages have a safe, loving place to land while their families stabilize. Hosts demonstrate extravagant generosity to children in need. Learn more about Host Families in the next section below.
Respite Nights give foster and adoptive families something they rarely get: a break. Quarterly respite nights let parents breathe while kids enjoy games and pizza. See below to learn more about our Respite Nights.
To learn more about any of these ministry teams, email familystrong@efcc.org
We have three strategies for building Strong Families.
We believe in prevention.
We believe in restoration.
And we believe in expanding our view of Family.
CARE COMMUNITIES
Foster families in our community need support. Care Communities are groups of volunteers that commit to supporting one family for a set period of time. They bring meals, babysit, encourage, and pray for the family. We have seen lives changed as a result of this ministry and you can be a part of helping vulnerable children and families in our community.
Contact us to get involved.
HOST FAMILIES
What?
Support families in need by opening your home temporarily to children. A hosting can last as little as one day to several weeks. You will have the freedom to accept or reject any hosting — it’s based on your availability and ability.
When?
As needed
Training?
Host families receive training and background checks in order to host children in their homes.
I can’t host, can I still help?
Yes! There is also a need for support roles — volunteers who will assist with dinners, clothing, running errands, etc.
RESPITE NIGHTS
What?
Join the team that runs our Respite Nights! We provide a night of fun for foster and adopted children and their siblings and give their caregivers a night off. Volunteers play games and supervise the children. We provide dinner, activities, and a movie.
When?
Quarterly
Do I need training?
We provide a short training session. We will also request that you complete a background check in order to work with children at EFCC.
How long do we watch the kids?
3-4 hours, usually on a Friday or Saturday
How old do I need to be to serve?
Students 15 and up are welcome to serve. If you’re under 15, please bring an adult
Can I get community service hours for helping?
Yes!